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Formation Training

Learn the art of formation flying

Overview

Formation Training

We run a series of formation flying training courses catering for most needs and skill levels on an individual or group basis. Our courses are perfect for those looking to learn the art of formation flying in a disciplined and safe manner. The course is a great experience and immense fun!

All skill levels
Taster through advanced packages
Display experience
Learn from active display pilots
Grob or Extra
Formation on Grob 115 or Extra 200
Individual or group
Bring a friend or we find a partner
Variants & Packages

Choose your path

Taster Package

Introduction to formation flying. Bring a friend or we find another like-minded pilot. Pre-flight formation brief and one hour formation lesson in two Grob 115 aircraft.

  • Pre-flight formation brief
  • 1 hour formation lesson in 2 × Grob 115
  • Bring a friend or we find a partner
  • £250 per pilot

Basic Course — Grob 115

Four one-hour sorties in two Grob 115 aircraft with ground school and introduction to tail chase. One or two sorties per day.

  • Ground school — £60
  • 4 × 1 hour sorties — £880
  • 4 × landing fees — £60
  • Intro to tail chase in 2 × Grob 115
  • £1,000 per pilot

Basic Course — Extra 200

Four one-hour sorties in two Extra 200 aircraft (Extra 300 for a surcharge) with ground school and introduction to tail chase.

  • Ground school — £60
  • 4 × 1 hour sorties — £1,440
  • 4 × landing fees — £60
  • Intro to tail chase in 2 × Extra 200
  • £1,560 per pilot

Intermediate Course

Intermediate tail chases in two Extra 200 aircraft. Four one-hour sorties with ground school. Extra 300 available for a surcharge.

  • Ground school — £60
  • 4 × 1 hour sorties — £1,440
  • 4 × landing fees — £60
  • Intermediate tail chases
  • £1,560 per pilot

Advanced Course

Advanced tail chase and introduction to formation aerobatics in two Extra 200 aircraft. Four one-hour sorties with ground school.

  • Ground school — £60
  • 4 × 1 hour sorties — £1,440
  • 4 × landing fees — £60
  • Advanced tail chase and intro to formation aerobatics
  • £1,560 per pilot
Course Details

Structure and Certifications.

Prerequisites

  • PPL(A) or higher
  • Formation partner required — bring a friend or contact us to find a like-minded pilot
  • Aerobatic experience recommended for Intermediate and Advanced packages
  • Valid medical certificate

Revalidation & renewal

Formation skills are maintained through regular practice. Contact us to discuss follow-on training, display preparation or bespoke group programmes.

Costs

Course Pricing.

Taster Package

£250

Price per pilot.

Basic Course — Grob 115

£1,000

Price per pilot.

Basic Course — Extra 200

£1,560

Price per pilot.

Intermediate Course

£1,560

Price per pilot.

Advanced Course

£1,560

Price per pilot.

Price includes

  • Ground school (full course packages)
  • Dual formation instruction
  • Pre- and post-flight briefings
  • Landing fees (full course packages)

Price excludes

  • Extra 300 surcharge (where applicable)

Contact us to select your package, arrange a formation partner and discuss dates. A deposit secures your booking.

Aircraft

Meet the Training Fleet.

Frequenty Asked Questions

Your questions answered.

Which packages are available?

Five packages: Taster, Basic Grob 115, Basic Extra 200, Intermediate and Advanced.

Do I need a formation partner?

Yes. Bring a friend or contact us — we can help find another like-minded pilot for your course.

Which aircraft are used?

Taster and Basic Grob packages use Grob 115B. Extra packages use Extra 200 (Extra 300 available for a surcharge).

What is Scenario A?

Scenario A is our example two-student formation session: one hour ground school, two 40-minute formation sorties in Extra aircraft with lead swaps at the halfway point, plus pre-flight briefs and debriefs after each sortie.

How many sorties are in a full course?

Full courses (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced) include four one-hour sorties, ground school and landing fees. You can typically fly one or two sorties per day.

What experience do I need?

PPL(A) minimum for all packages. Aerobatic experience is recommended for Intermediate and Advanced courses. The Taster is ideal for pilots new to formation.

How do I book?

Contact us to select your package, confirm your formation partner and arrange dates — email bookings@britishaerobaticacademy.com or call +44 (0)1763 208 281.

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Secure your place on the Formation Training course.